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Association of Immunization Managers Celebrates 25th Anniversary by Inducting Five Leaders into Hall of Fame - AIM’s Hall of Fame Award recognizes individuals who have contributed outstanding leadership to the immunization field and to the vision of a nation free of vaccine-preventable diseases throughout their career.
Pejman Talebian, MA, MPH, Director of the Immunization Division in the Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences, with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, was one of five leaders inducted into the Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) 2024 Hall of Fame for his outstanding accomplishments in immunization and contributions to reduce the impacts of vaccine-preventable diseases in the Commonwealth. AIM recognized him as “an advocate for transparency” who “always speaks his mind and is not afraid to take risks” — and for leading the Immunization Division in achieving some of the highest vaccination rates in the country. Congratulations Pejman!
Marija Popstefanija, MPH, MS, Public Health Professional and MVCP Member Retires after 32 years in public health
Marija Popstefanija, MPH, MS, Epidemiologist for the Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences, with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and a passionate MVCP contributor, retired recently after a 32-year career in public health. Marija was based in Amherst but assisted in numerous infectious disease investigations throughout the State. Over the years, Marija dedicated herself to working to protect the health and well-being of the residents of Massachusetts and had many supporters from local boards of health, medical providers, school health nurses as well as her colleagues at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. An excellent educator, Marija made a difference in many people’s lives and the Commonwealth is healthier due to Marija’s commitment to public health. The MVCP Team congratulates Marija on her retirement!
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